Construction Project Manager

Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation

Arlington (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Kinley is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex infrastructure construction projects from award through closeout, ensuring safety, schedule, budget and quality. The role serves as the primary liaison among clients, subcontractors, vendors and internal teams to drive operational excellence and exceptional results.

The ideal candidate will manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, coordinate with field teams, clients, and subcontractors, and leverage Procore, Primavera

Qualifications

Must possess an engineering/CM degree or equivalent construction management training.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are required.
Experience managing infrastructure construction projects with budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
Coordinate with superintendents, field personnel, subcontractors, and clients to ensure successful project execution.
Prepare RFIs, submittals, purchase orders, and project documentation.
Lead project meetings and communicate project status to stakeholders.
Manage procurement, subcontractor agreements, equipment, and material logistics.
Ensure safety policy and customer requirements compliance.
Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Support estimating, preconstruction, and closeout activities.
Build strong client relationships through excellent service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Reading drawings

Budget management

Schedule management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or Construction Management

High School Diploma

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

HCSS

Unifier

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our growing team. This role is responsible for leading complex projects from contract award through closeout, overseeing every phase of execution to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. As the primary liaison between clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams, the Project Manager will build strong partnerships, provide strategic leadership, and drive operational excellence while delivering exceptional results for our customers.

The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, and experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
Coordinate with superintendents, field personnel, subcontractors, and clients to ensure successful project execution.
Prepare and submit RFIs, submittals, purchase orders, and project documentation.
Lead project meetings and communicate project status to high-level stakeholders.
Manage procurement activities, subcontractor agreements, equipment, and material logistics.
Ensure compliance with all company safety policies and customer requirements.
Identify project risks and implement solutions to minimize delays and cost impacts.
Support estimating, preconstruction, and project closeout activities.
Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional communication and service.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
High School Diploma – required; additional industry education or training is ideal.
Servant-leader with 5+ years of Infrastructure Construction Project Management (i.e.: Industrial Plants, Railroad, Aviation Fueling Systems, etc.) including managing budgets and schedules.
Strong understanding of project management principles, construction methods, project controls, contract administration, and cost management.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documents.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, HCSS, Unifier, or similar platforms.
Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced highly demanding environment.
Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
Very strong interpersonal skills and high level of emotional intelligence – must be able to quickly build rapport with employees, contractors, and vendors.
Leadership skills with prior experience managing people and teams; work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading large, complex industrial construction projects.
Experience managing projects within one or more of Kinley's core markets, including Railroad, Government, Aviation, Energy, Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E), or Industrial Services.
Experience with Procore, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, or similar construction management software.
Experience mentoring Project Engineers or junior Project Managers.
Proven ability to build long-term client relationships and identify opportunities for future work.
OSHA 30 certification.
Competitive pay based on experience
Opportunities to work on critical energy infrastructure projects nationwide
Strong team culture with opportunities for growth within Kinley’s expanding Services Division

Job Type: Full-time

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